Week 1

Day 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Cardiology Pulmonology Immunology Neurology Neurology Musculoskeletal
Ch.1 Embryology Ch.1 Introduction Ch. 2 Innate vs Adaptive Ch.6 Cerebral Cortex Ch.8 Spinal Cord Syndromes Ch.1 Skeletal Muscle
Reproduction
Cardiology Ch.1 Fetal Development Pulmonology Hematology/Oncology Neurology Cardiology Neurology
Ch.2 Anatomy Ch.2 Air Ch.1 Embryology Ch.7 Radiculopathy Ch.7 Vasodilation/constriction Ch.9 Invasive Spinal Cord Dz
AM
Biochemistry Nephrology Neurology Hematology/Oncology Endocrinology Biochemistry Microbiology
Ch.1 Cell Biology Ch.1 Anatomy & Embryology Ch.4 Descending Tracts Ch.2 Blood Cells Ch.1 Fundamentals Ch.5 Carbohydrates Ch.1 Fundamentals
Neurology Nephrology Biostatistics Neurology Reproduction Dermatology Genetics
Ch.1 Embryology Ch.2 Fluid and Filtration Ch.1 Study Designs Ch.5 Brainstem Anatomy Ch.3 Pathology of Pregnancy Ch.1 General Principles Ch.2 DNA Replication

Immunology
Bites Review Bites Review Bites Review Bites Review
Ch.1 Lymphoid Tissue Reproduction
Genetics Ch.2 Pregnancy
Bites Review Bites Review Bites Review Bites Review

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Ch.1 DNA Structure
PM
Neurology Cardiology Cardiology Cardiology Nephrology
Ch.2 Cellular Function Ch.3 Vascular System Ch.5 Cardiac Curves Ch.6 Pressure Volume Loops Ch.3 Nephron Transporters
Biochemistry
Neurology Cardiology Biochemistry Biochemistry Ch.4 Energy Production Gastroenterology
Ch.3 Ascending Tracts Ch.4 Cardiac Parameters Ch.2 Lysosomal Storage Dz Ch.3 Connective Tissue Dz Ch.1 Embryology

Week 2
Day 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Cardiology Pharmacology Nephrology Cardiology Genetics Pulmonology Microbiology
Ch.8 Pressure and Flow Ch.1 Pharmacodynamics Ch.4 RAAS Ch.9 Cardiac Cycle Ch.4 Mitosis and Meiosis Ch.4 Lung Pathology Fundamentals Ch.5 Streptococcus

Pulmonology Neurology Nephrology Neurology Cardiology Microbiology

Ch.3 Blood Physiology Ch.10 Demyelinating Disease Ch.5 Electrolytes Ch.11 Conduction Physiology Biochemistry Ch.10 RAAS Ch.6 Enterococcus and Bacillus
AM
Immunology Biochemistry Dermatology Ch.8 Glycogen Neurology
Ch.3 Inflammation Endocrinology Ch.7 Oxidative Stress Ch.2 Skin Infections Ch.12 Neuromuscular Junction Hematology/Oncology
Ch.2 Hypothalamus Genetics Psychiatry Immunology Nephrology Ch.4 Normocytic Anemias
Bites Review
Ch.3 DNA Mutations Ch.2 Developmental Disorders Ch.4 Cytokines Ch.6 Acid-Base Physiology

Microbiology
Bites Review Bites Review Bites Review
Reproduction Ch.4 Staphylococcus Biochemistry
Ch.4 Female Pathology Musculoskeletal Ch.9 Lipid Metabolism
Bites Review Bites Review Bites Review

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Ch.2 Non-Rheumatologic Disease
PM
Biochemistry Psychiatry Public Health Sciences Biostatistics Hematology/Oncology
Bites Review
Ch.6 One Carbon Metabolism Ch.1 Psychology Ch.1 Ethics Ch.2 Bias/Errors Ch.3 Microcytic Anemias

Microbiology Gastroenterology Microbiology Gastroenterology Public Health Sciences Cardiology

Ch.2 Bacterial Genetics Ch.2 Visceral Anatomy Ch.3 Bacterial Toxins Ch.3 Non-visceral Anatomy Ch.2 Communication Ch.11 Exercise Physiology

Week 3
Day 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Psychiatry
Cardiology Cardiology Microbiology Immunology
Ch.3 Memory, Dissociation, Microbiology
Ch.12 Conductive Physiology Ch.14 Atrial Arrhythmias Ch.10 Lactose Fermenting Ch.8 Complement
Microbiology and Orientation
Gram Negative Bacilli Ch.11 Non-Lactose Fermenting
Ch.8 Mycobacteria
Gram Negative Bacilli
Cardiology Cardiology Biostatistics Hematology/Oncology Microbiology
Ch.13 Antiarrhythmics Ch.15 Ventricular Arrhythmias Ch.3 Risk Quantification Ch.6 Platelets Ch.12 Gram Negative Curved Rods
AM Psychiatry
Immunology Immunology Musculoskeletal Neurology Neurology
Ch.4 Anxiety, Trauma, and
Ch.5 T-cells Ch.6 B-cells Ch.4 Seronegative Spondylo. Ch.16 Auditory Sensation Ch.17 Vertigo
Stress Disorders
Endocrinology
Neurology Nephrology Ch.4 Thyroid
Neurology Neurology Immunology
Ch.18 Pediatric Brain Ch.9 Nephritic
Ch.13 Cranial Nerves I-VI Ch.14 Cranial Nerves VII-XII Ch.7 Antibodies
Tumors Syndromes

Gastroenterology Microbiology Pharmacology Nephrology 20 Questions

Ch.3 Autonomic System Bites Review
Ch.4 Physiology Ch.7 Clostridium Ch.7 Pathology Diagnostics from Qbank

Nephrology
Genetics Pharmacology 20 Questions
Ch.8 Nephrotic Bites Review
Ch.5 Lab Techniques Ch.2 Pharmacokinetics from Qbank

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Syndromes
PM
Hematology/Oncology Pulmonology
Musculoskeletal
Ch.5 Macrocytic Ch.5 Obstructive Lung
Ch.5 Primary Bone Tumors
Musculoskeletal Anemias Disease Musculoskeletal
Endocrinology
Ch.3 Rheumatologic Ch. 6
Ch.3 Pituitary
Disease Neurology Dermatology Microbiology Vasculitides
Ch.15 Vision Ch.3 Inflammatory Disease Ch.9 Non-Spore Forming
Gram Positive Bacilli
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Day 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Genetics
Cardiology Microbiology Cardiology Cardiology
Ch.6 Basics of Clinical Biochemistry Supplement
Ch.17 Heart Failure Ch.15 Spirochetes Ch.19 Aortic Disease Ch.20 Valvular Disease
Genetics
Microbiology
Ch. 21 Systemic Protoza
Microbiology
Public Health Sciences Microbiology Microbiology Microbiology
Ch.14 Gram Negative Biochemistry Supplement
Ch.3 Delivering Care Ch.17 Dimorphic Mycosis Ch.19 Tinea Ch. 20 GI Protozoa
AM Coccobacilli

Cardiology Immunology Musculoskeletal

Biochemistry Supplement Biochemistry Supplement Biochemistry Supplement Biochemistry Supplement
Ch.16 Conduction Block Ch.9 Vaccinations Ch. 9 Childhood MSK Pathology

Musculoskeletal Neurology
Pulmonology Psychiatry Biostatistics
Ch. 7 Brachial Plexus Nerves Biochemistry Supplement Ch.19 Adult Brain Biochemistry Supplement
Ch.6 Restrictive Lung Disease Ch.5 Personality Disorders Ch.4 Diagnostic Tests
and Lesions Tumors

20 Questions 20 Questions 20 Questions

Bites Review Bites Review Bites Review
from Qbank from Qbank from Qbank

20 Questions 20 Questions 20 Questions

Bites Review Bites Review Bites Review

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PM Microbiology Gastroenterology
Cardiology Neurology
Ch.13 Gram Negative Ch.5 Esophageal and Gastric
Hematology/Oncology Ch.18 Cardiomyopathy Microbiology Ch.20 Ischemic CVA
Diplococci Pathology
Ch.7 Coagulation Ch.18 Opportunistic
and Fibrinolysis Mycosis Neurology Cardiology
Musculoskeletal Microbiology
Ch.21 Aneurysms and Ch.21 Acyanotic Congenital
Ch. 8 Shoulder and Elbow Ch.16 Atypical Bacteria
Intracranial Hemorrhage Heart Defects

Week 5
Day 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Microbiology Ch.26+27
Genetics Public Health Sciences Cardiology
Musculoskeletal Supplement Approach to Virology and Bites Review
Ch.7 High Yield Disorders Ch.4 Safety Ch.24 Myocardial Infarction
Basics of Virology Microbiology Ch. 31
Cardiology Psychiatry Infectious Neuropathology
Microbiology
Ch.22 Cyanotic Congenital Ch.6 Psychosis and Mood Biochemistry Supplement Bites Review
Ch. 23 Cestodes
Heart Defects Disorders Microbiology Ch. 30
AM Cardiorespiratory Infections
Microbiology
Cardiology Endocrinology
Ch. 24+25 Trematodes and Biochemistry Supplement Musculoskeletal Supplement
Ch.23 Stable Angina Ch.5 Parathyroids
Ectoparasites Hematology/Oncology
Ch.8 Oncology
Immunology and Therapeutics Dermatology Immunology
Musculoskeletal Endocrinology
Biochemistry Supplement Ch.10 Immunodeficiency Ch.4 Malignant Skin Ch.11 Hypersensitivity
Ch. 10 Wrist and Hand Ch. 6 Adrenal Glands
Syndromes Conditions Syndromes

20 Questions 20 Questions 20 Questions 20 Questions

Bites Review Bites Review
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20 Questions 20 Questions 20 Questions 20 Questions

Bites Review Bites Review
from Qbank from Qbank from Qbank from Qbank
PM

Microbiology
Nephrology
Ch.10 Nephrolithiasis
Nephrology
Ch.11 Urinary Incontinence
Cardiology
Ch.25 Peripheral Artery
Disease
Biochemistry Supplement
Hematology/Oncology
OFF
Biostatistics Ch.9 Leukemias
Ch. 22 Nematodes Gastroenterology Public Health Sciences Cardiology
Ch.5 Statistical and Lymphomas
Ch.6 Hepatic Pathology Ch.5 Practice Questions Ch.26 Hypertension
Distributions

Week 6
Day 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
20 Questions 20 Questions 20 Questions 20 Questions 20 Questions Pulmonology
from Qbank from Qbank from Qbank from Qbank from Qbank Ch.7 Lung Cancer

20 Questions 20 Questions 20 Questions 20 Questions 20 Questions Neurology

from Qbank from Qbank from Qbank from Qbank from Qbank Ch.24 Basal Ganglia
AM Neurology
Cardiology Biostatistics
Microbiology Supplement Ch.25 Neurotransmitter
Ch.27 Pericardial Disease Ch.6 Statistical Testing
Endocrinology Microbiology Ch. 33 in Psychiatric Disease
Ch. 7 Pancreas Opportunistic Infections
20 Questions
Musculoskeletal Supplement Bites Review
from Qbank
NBME
Bites Review Musculoskeletal Supplement Bites Review Bites Review
Microbiology Ch. 34
Immunology Antibiotics
Bites Review Bites Review Bites Review

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Ch.12 Transfusion Reactions
PM
Neurology Cardiology
Microbiology Ch. 32 Ch.22 Cerebellum and Ventricles Ch.28 Shock
Nephrology
Infectious Dermatologic Gastroenterology
Reproduction Neurology Ch.12 Kidney Injury
Disease Ch.7 Pancreatic and Biliary
Ch.5 Male Pathology Ch.23 Diencephalon
Pathology
 Week 7
Day 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
"Pulmonology Neurology
20 Questions Immunology Neurology Nephrology
Ch.8 Lung Pathology Ch.29 Traumatic Brain
from Qbank Ch.13 Transplant Rejection Ch.27 Headache Ch.15 Pharmacology
Special Topics" Injuries

20 Questions Neurology Dermatology 20 Questions 20 Questions

AM
from Qbank Ch.26 Dementia Ch.5 Additional Diseases from Qbank from Qbank
Hematology/Oncology
Ch.10 Plasma Cell
Dyscrasias
20 Questions Nephrology Psychiatry 20 Questions 20 Questions
from Qbank Ch.14 Cystic Kidney Disease Ch.9 Pharmacology from Qbank from Qbank

Psychiatry
Psychiatry 20 Questions Neurology 20 Questions
Ch.7 Sleep & Psychosomatic
Conditions
Ch.8 Substance Misuse from Qbank Ch.28 Seizures from Qbank NBME
Nephrology
20 Questions 20 Questions 20 Questions
Ch.13 Inflammatory Conditions Bites Review

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and Malignancy
PM
Gastroenterology 20 Questions Gastroenterology 20 Questions Gastroenterology
Ch.8 Intestinal Pathology from Qbank Ch.9 Colorectal Pathology from Qbank Ch.10 Pharmacology

Reproduction 20 Questions 20 Questions

Bites Review Bites Review
Ch.6 Pharmacology from Qbank from Qbank

Week 8
Day 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
20 Questions Bites Review 20 Questions 20 Questions 20 Questions 20 Questions
from
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Questions from
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Questions from
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Questions from
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Questions from
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Questions
Bites Review
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20 Questions 20 Questions Bites Review 20 Questions 20 Questions 20 Questions
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Questions from
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Questions from
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Questions from
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Questions from
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Questions
Bites Review
from
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Questions from
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Questions 20 Questions from Qbank
Bites Review
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Questions NBME from Qbank

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Questions from
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Questions from
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Questions from
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Week 9
Day 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
20 Questions 20 Questions 20 Questions Bites Review
from Qbank
20 Questions from Qbank
20 Questions from Qbank
20 Questions Bites Review
AM from Qbank from Qbank from Qbank
20 Questions Bites Review Bites Review 20 Questions
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Bites Review 20 Questions
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20 Questions
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Bites Review
Exam
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Med School Bootcamp Step 1 Study Schedule

Bootcamp’s Step 1 Study Schedule

Introduction
Becoming a physician is an incredibly demanding and arduous process.

Step 1 is one of the most significant obstacles you will face in your journey to become a
doctor. The sheer volume of material leaves many students anxious, and in some cases
underprepared for the exam.

Now that the exam has become Pass/Fail, it is even more important to focus on the
highest yield concepts.

Some students have started to study lightly for Step 1, in an effort to place more emphasis
on Step 2. My recommendation is to take Step 1 seriously, and dedicate yourself to
building a strong foundation.

A strong foundation in Step 1 will set you up to absolutely crush Step 2.

Together, we will focus on simplifying the complex, drowning out the noise, and building up
your confidence every day.

Let’s do this!

– Dr. Roviso & the Med School Bootcamp Team

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Organization of Study Schedule

This schedule consists of 9 weeks of dedicated studying with Med School Bootcamp. Each
week is divided into six full days and one half day (except week 9).

Each day is divided into a morning and afternoon, both of which contain four 70 minute
slots. Some days may have shorter videos integrated into the 70 minute slots, other days
may have two slots merged together for a chapter that exceeds 70 minutes.

A Note on Supplemental Resources

Myself and the team here at Medschool Bootcamp are in your corner. We have designed
this curriculum from the ground up to prepare you for Step 1 P/F.

We are still actively working to complete the last 10% of total content in Microbiology,
Endocrinology, Musculoskeletal / Rheumatology, and General Pharmacology. With that
being said, it will be beneficial to supplement with resources such as Sketchy Micro,
Sketchy Pharm, First Aid, Boards and Beyond, and Physeo. Most of these have free trials,
take a look and see what works for you.

Finally, we are here for you and you are not alone in this process!! If you have any specific
questions, we have TA support available. In the case that you would like to discuss more
broad topics such as the schedule, curriculum planning, or how to manage your stress level
during this time, you can also feel free to email us. Everyone on this team is here to
support you in any way that we can!

Join a Step 1 Study Community

https://www.reddit.com/r/step1/

This study group is an extremely valuable resource while you study for Step 1. I
recommend signing up for two reasons:

First, if you ever have a question on a concept, practice problem, or something about Step
1, it’s very likely that someone on there will help you out.

Second, you can help out other people with their questions. You remember 10% of what
you read, but 90% of what you teach. Even if you don’t know the answer to someone’s
question, look it up and explain it to them. You’ll learn something new, it’ll stick with you for
a long time, and you will have actually helped someone else out.

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Self Care
Although 9 weeks of ongoing studying can seem exhausting, it will also fly by before you
know it!

Your stamina should improve as you reach the later weeks, however it is possible that you
can also become fatigued. To avoid “burning out’, I recommend that you stay mindful and
maintain your personal wellness.

During stressful and demanding times such as these, it’s easy to sacrifice your mental and
physical health for the exam. However, I would recommend against this. The importance
of giving yourself enough time to focus on you cannot be understated.

For some this might mean a gym session or run before their first study block. For others, it
can mean spending quality time with those closest to them. It may be a good idea to make
a list of five or so items that you would like to do each week and make space for them in
your schedule.

Weeks 1-2
During the first two weeks, we will primarily target content learning. Each unit gradually
adds layers of difficulty onto previously discussed material.

Units such as Cardiology, Pulmonology, Hematology, are interwoven throughout each day,
as opposed to learning the material one unit at a time. I believe this method will be more
effective for students as the real exam incorporates all units randomly throughout each
block of questions.

Each week also involves time spent for active recall. I recommend doing all of the Bites
questions for each chapter after watching the videos. During Bites review blocks, the
previously presented Bites questions should be reviewed to reinforce the concepts. You
can also supplement this time with an Anki deck. We would encourage you to focus the
Anki cards on material learned previously in the unit videos for more effective active recall.

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Weeks 3-5
Weeks three through five are a transition period between solidifying previously learned
concepts, and continuing to learn new content.

During this time we begin to integrate board-style questions into the 70 minute blocks. It
is recommended that you tag material that is foreign for review during your Bites/Anki
review blocks.

This can be challenging for some as many people will have a low threshold for tagging
topics for review. Try to find your perfect balance that will not overwhelm the amount of
time needed to review content.

This also holds true for time used to review your board style questions. 70 minutes to
review 40 explanations is also not an easy task. This requires each explanation to be
reviewed in less than 2 minutes. Some of this time can be made up in smaller chapters
that are scheduled for 70 minute blocks, however we would recommend to be 100%
engaged during the board question review blocks so you don’t greatly exceed the time
needed to complete this task.

Some students will spend an entire day reviewing 40 questions, and that may work for
some, however our goal is to maximize effectiveness and efficiency simultaneously (and
get used to this because this is medicine!). With that being said, you can experiment with
this to determine what works best for you.

Weeks 6-8
For the runners out there, many will tell you that the second to last mile is the most
difficult to run.

Weeks six through eight are when the stress level starts to reach new heights and doubt
can try to sneak its way into your thoughts. This time period is probably one of the most
challenging so mentally prepare yourself for these weeks in advance.

We start to integrate NBME exams on day 6 of each week. These are important
stamina-builders and can give you indication of where you currently stand. During the later
portion of this time period, board-style questions will take over your day. This is integrated
with Bites/Anki review for the weaker areas and topics that you tagged earlier in the
dedicated period.

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Week 9
This is it. Everything you prepared for is yours for the taking!

Easier said than done, I know, I’ve been there.

The most important thing you can do during this time is to keep this all in perspective. It is
easy to discount all the work you put in to get to this point. And also remember, by no
means is your future as a physician defined by any single written exam.

With that being said, give this last week all you have left in the tank.

I recommend that you spend day 5 of this week reviewing exclusively. The idea here is you
want all of those quick recall facts to be at your fingertips for test day. At the end of day 5 it
is recommended that you go into a full 24 hour rest day. This would include not opening
up your computer to “just look something up real quick”.

Disconnecting from it all during this 24-hour period will give your brain a chance to refresh
and relax for the following day. Try your best to get a full night of sleep before the test. It
might also be a good idea to prepare food for your breakfast/locker during the exam.

I am wishing you all the best. Let us know how Step 1 goes on our After Step 1 page! You
got this!

-Dr. Anthony Roviso & the Med School Bootcamp team

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